Tilt Rotor

LATEST PILOT’S NOTES OR

Tilt Rotor v1.3 (and above) now includes a
more realistic :"Fly-by-wire" system to
operate the rotors and nacelles. This
effectively follows turboprop principles
where propeller conditioning has a greater
effect over engine performance at constant
revolutions.
Once the engines are set and running, the
pilot uses Thrust Control Levers (TCL)
controls to vary the thrust of the engines via
the pitch of the rotors.
Set the throttle axis on your joystick to
operate prop-pitch (use joystick setup).
Continue to use the TCLs to control speed,
even in level flight.
With practice, mousing (left-hand) (or
throttle axis changed to prop-pitch) and
joystick (right-hand) will give the full
“helicopter” style feel for flying and how
one would fly the real Tilt Rotor.

A typical procedure is as follows:

STARTING:
EITHER follow the cold start procedures in
the manual
OR
Ensure that the igniters/ignition switches
are OFF (this is IMPORTANT!) then use
CTRL+E. Once stable revs have been
achieved, leave the throttles on your
joystick CLOSED. You will now be using the
TCLs to control the aeroplane, NOT the IMPORTANT : TLCs cannot be configured for
throttles. individual engines. When configuring the Z
axis of your joystick, throttles must be
TO FLY: assigned to all propellers, and not to engine
EITHER use the mouse to raise the TCL lever 1 or 2 individually.
(collective to the left of the seat) and you
will see the engine revs rise and the aircraft In time, a proficient pilot will find that this
will lift off once power is achieved (FSX system gives infinite control from the virtual
only). cockpit for all sorts of difficult operational
OR conditions.
Use keystrokes for “prop-pitch” control, by
default, CTRL+F2 (reduce) CTRL+F3 Have fun!
(increase) to control lift and speed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Aboard ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation
Extra
Quick Start
2D & 3D Cockpits
Cabin & Doors
How to set up FS X under Windows Vista

Flight Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Exterior Walkaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cockpit Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Basic procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cold cockpit start UP
Flight prep and taxI
Flying the Tilt Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
VTOL operations
VSTOL operations
Shut Down
FSX Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Interesting to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Panel pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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WELCOME ABOARD !

A. INSTALLATION Track IR lets you control your field of view in

Installation is automatic. Insert the CD (or flight simulators by simply looking around by
double-click on the downloaded file) and few degrees.
Autorun will take you to the start-up screen. Track IR is available from Wilco Publishing
If Autorun is disabled on your system, open http://www.wilcopub.com.
Windows Explorer or My Computer, browse to
your CD Rom drive and double click C. QUICK START
“TiltRotor_FS_vx.exe” (where x is your 1. To Pilot the aircraft
version). 1. Start Flight Simulator
2. From the menus, select AIRCRAFT
Once setup is running, follow the on-screen 3. Choose manufacturer : Bell/Agusta
prompts and ensure that the installation 4. Select the Aircraft and its livery
points directly to the Microsoft Flight
Simulator 2. Engines Start Up
folder (usually C:\Program Files\Microsoft Use CTRL+E to start the engines.
Games\FlightSimulator...).
To start up engines from a 'Cold & Dark
MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR X Cockpit', please refer to the next pages for
SERVICE PACKS 1 AND 2 ARE REQUIRED complete procedures.
(freely available from
www.fsinsider.com - Downloads) D. 2D & 3D COCKPITS
2D Panel Views
Tilt Rotor requires the installation of the The following 2D panels are available using
freely available FSUIPC, and must be the following key combinations :
installed before Tilt Rotor.
FSUIPC can be downloaded from SHIFT+1 = Primary Flight Display
http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html. SHIFT+2 = Multi Function Display
You don’t need to buy FSUIPC ! SHIFT+3 = Radio Stack
Only the FREE version is required. SHIFT+4 = Auto Pilot
If you have already purchased FSUIPC, SHIFT+5 = Backup gauges
you don’t need to reinstall it. SHIFT+6 = Backup GPS

CHECK OUT 3D Virtual Cockpit Views

WILCO PUBLISHING WEBSITE :
http://www.wilcopub.com
YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION, NEWS, AND
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
B. EXTRA (for CD-Rom version only)
We have included a full set of files and videos
on your CD-Rom. Use your Windows Explorer
to locate them into the EXTRA WILCO
directory.
To fully enjoy the 3D Virtual Cockpit, the
Display the different Cockpit views using the
normal Flight Simulator keystroke, “S” under
FS 2004 and “A” under FS X. All controls found
on the main 2D panels are functional within
the virtual cockpit.
Mouse clicking on some specific screens open
a 2D window : FMS, EADI...
E. CABIN & DOORS
The Cabin
Under Flight Simulator 2004, to move and
walk inside the cabin, we have included a

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utility on the CD-Rom (directory : EXTRA /
F1View), also available from our website.
This utility is kindly offered by Flight 1.
This module requires a wheel-mouse (a
center wheel that also acts as a center
mouse button).
user, rotates the view down.
Please refer to the manual for other features
list. Under Flight Simulator X, press SPACE to
switch to pan mode. Wheel mouse serve as
zoom in/out while in pan mode.

In the FS2004 Virtual Cockpit, click on the The Doors

curtain to open it and then walk through to To open the external doors :
cabin. SHIFT + E for the passengers door.
SHIFT + E + 2 for the cargo door (from ext).
Note that this utility is not needed under
Flight Simulator X as you can access cabin TRAINING VIDEOS
view through a right-click sub-menu option. (or on CD if you
On www.wilcopub.com
CD ver sion ), Tilt Rotor
purchased the
Virtual Cockpit (FS 2004) training videos
Extra page, you can find
• Wheel forward moves you forward and erent flying
wheel backward moves you back. to explain you the diff
• CTRL+forward moves right and CTRL procedures :
+ backward moves left. • Startup • Cruise
• SHIFT+forward moves up and SHIFT • VTO L Tak eof f • Approach & Land
+ backward moves down. • VTOL Lan din g • VSTOL Landing
• CTRL+SHIFT+forward zooms out • VSTOL Tak eof f
and CTRL+SHIFT+backward zooms in.

While in Pan Mode (mouse wheel pressed and JOYSTICK CALIBRATION

held down) inside the Virtual Cockpit :
• Mouse to the left rotates view to the left.
• Mouse to the right rotates iew to the
right.
• Moving the mouse forward, away from the
user, rotates the view up.
• Moving the mouse backward, towards the
To fly the Tilt Rotor accurately, your
external control devices such as a
joystick, MUST be properly calibrated.
Movement control with this aircraft is
quite sensitive and requires quality
inputs to take advantage of its amazing
range of manoeuvrability.

How to setup Flight Simulator X

under Windows VISTA ?
* Go into program files\microsoft games\
* Highlight Flight Simulator X folder and right-click on it
* Select the SECURITY tab
* Click on your username (not on Administrator 1)
* Click on the 'edit' option (it should have a pic of a shield on the button with edit next to it)
* Then you should be prompted by Vista security module, click on 'ALLOW'
* Then tick the 'Full Control' box and press 'OK'
* Installation of the add-on can now start.

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FLIGHT CONTROLS
1. Fly-By-Wire controls
Aircraft like Tilt Rotor have three modes of
operation:
- "Airplane" mode (nacelles horizontal, flaps
up): flies like a normal aircraft. Uses the
normal FS flight dynamics.
- "Conversion" mode: (intermediate
nacelles/flaps positions). Uses the normal FS
flight dynamics, with extra drag/lift caused
by the FS Flaps function.
- "Helicopter" mode, a.k.a. VTOL-mode
(nacelles vertical, flaps down): flies like a
helicopter. Uses a specially programmed VTOL
solution, overwriting the FS-calculated flight
dynamics and making transitional flight
possible.
In real aircraft of this type, power/lift control
isn't done by controlling engine power
directly (the normal "throttle" function) but
by Thrust Control Levers (TLC's) that
indirectly control both propeller blade pitch
AND engine power/revs.
Since the concept of a TCL is not supported in
FS, special programming has been
commissioned for Tilt Rotor.
- The TCL is coupled to the Propeller Pitch
axis.
- Engine power (RPM) is now controlled by a
special VTOL gauge included in the upgrade
pack
- In the air, AND on the ground with a Prop
Pitch larger than 5%, the FS "throttles" are
forced to 90%.
- On the ground with a Prop Pitch smaller
than 5%, the FS "throttles" are forced to idle.
- In non-VTOL configurations: The Prop Pitch
controls the FS "throttles" linearly.
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So the above means that to fly the Tilt Rotor,
you MUST:
A. Temporarily re-assign your current
controller throttle wheel/lever to the FS
function "Propeller axis" instead of "Throttle
axis", and use that as TCL.
This control re-assignment can be done in the
Flight Simulator menu (make sure Sensitivity
is set to Full as well).
- FS2004: Menu Options Controls Assignments
- FSX: Menu Options Settings Controls
OR
B. If your controller has a Prop Pitch lever:
use that as TCL.
C. In FSX ONLY, use your mouse to raise the
TCL lever (collective to the left of the seat).
OR
If you don't want to re-assign your throttle
controller axis (because you MUST change it
back when not flying the Tilt Rotor): use your
keyboard (or assigned controller buttons) to
command the TCL (= Prop Pitch):
- FS2004 (use Menu Options-Controls-
Assignments to check / set non-default
assignments)
- Control-F1: "Propeller RPM low" (default)
- Control-F2: "Propeller RPM decrease
incrementally" (default: "Propeller RPM
decrease quickly")
- Control-F3: "Propeller RPM increase
incrementally" (default)
- Control-F4: "Propeller RPM decrease high"
(default)
- FSX (use Menu Options-Settings-Controls to
check / set non-default assignments)
- Control-F1: "Propeller (low RPM)"
(default)
- Control-F2: "Propeller (decrease RPM
incrementally)" (default: "Propeller (decrease
RPM quickly)")
- Control-F3: "Propeller (increase RPM

incrementally)" (default)
- Control-F4: "Propeller (high RPM)"
(default)
For B. and C.:
Make sure that your throttle wheel/lever
remains in a position where it doesn't "jitter".
Usually this is in Idle position, if your throttle
is well-calibrated (and/or has a small null-
zone).
With this setup, you now have more sensitive
and accurate control over the Tilt Rotor. Your
"throttle" control is now acting like a
helicopter collective lever.
2. FS2004 only: Corrected taxi speed
control
Problem: in FS2004, with VTOL mode set, you
could taxi the aircraft (by changing the rotor
pitch fore/aft with the elevator) between +/-
150 Knots, where +/- 15 knots was intended.
This is caused by a different implementation
of the internal "units" for the Center Wheel
RPM variable in FS2004 and FSX.
Now solved, by using the unit "RPM" instead of
"number".
3. Using the Autopilot
In VTOL mode, the Autopilot is automatically
disabled.
Note that if you use the Autopilot, you can
still use the Prop Pitch lever to control Prop
Pitch. Which does effect thrust (if you fly on
Auto Throttle) and pitch attitude.
4. Vertical Speed dependencies in VTOL
mode
With bank/pitch 0 degrees, and airspeed 0
knots, the aircraft will takeoff and hover at
constant altitude, at Prop Pitch lever (TLC)
appr. 40 - 100 %, depending on actual Radar
Altitude ("Ground effect"), altitude Above
Sea Level ("high-altitude effect"), weight and
airspeed.
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FLIGHT CONTROLS
4a. Ground effect
The amount of "thrust" needed to make the
aircraft lift-off and hover, is influenced by the
distance (Radar Altitude) between the
aircraft and the ground: the ground effect,
caused by the cushion of air that is built up by
the rotors when close to the ground. Hence
the dependency of needed prop blade pitch /
engine power on actual Radar Altitude for
lift-off and constant-altitude hover.
4b. High-altitude effect
The ground effect as described above, of
course strongly depends on the altitude
Above Sea Level (ASL), since air gets thinner
at higher altitude. To the extend that
hovering in free air (above a few 100 feet
Radar Altitude) probably isn't possible above
5000 ft ASL; or even hovering a few feet
above the ground on a 20.000 feet mountain
However, because of the existing FSX
missions, in this simulation, the influence of
ASL altitude is limited to 7000 Ft, so it is still
made possible to hover/land at 20.000 feet.
4c. Weight
Obviously the V/S up/down, and takeoff
power, depends on the aircraft payload
(amount of fuel, passengers).
4d. Airspeed
Transitional flight - going from vertical to
horizontal and vice versa - is now much
smoother and requires very small amounts of
throttle lever input to maintain smooth
ascent and descent.
5. Deceleration when enabling VTOL mode
Switching straight from horizontal flight to
vertical flight now produces much greater
realism as the aircraft slows markedly, as it
would in real-life. This will make approach to
landing and mission objectives much more
accurate and indeed easier.
6. Alt-Hold function in VTOL mode
Using the standard Alt Hold function (Control-
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Z), triggers a VTOL Alt Hold function.
Within certain pitch/bank limits, the aircraft
will hold the current (ASL) altitude, so it
allows for maneuvering to the landing spot
whilst remaining at a set altitude.
ONLY activate this function while in a more or
less stable hover, and leave the TCL in the
current position. (otherwise you may
experience a sudden drop/gain in altitude
when you de-activate this function).
described above, have been based on
"educated guesses" since real-world data
simply isn't available in enough detail.
Although most concepts and influencing
factors are taken into account, these figures
probably deviate (either intentionally, for
"sims-sake", or lack of detailed info) from the
real world.

This "Alt Hold-during-VTOL" function works

INDEPENDENTLY of the normal Autopilot
functions (so AP-Master need NOT be ON).

7. Automatic landing gear handling

- When the nacelles rotate out of Vertical
position, the landing gear is automatically
raised (if not up yet). NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPERS

- When the nacelles rotate into Vertical
position, the landing gear is automatically
lowered (if not down yet).
Note that this automatic handling is only
performed upon a nacelle position change, so
you can "correct" this action after that
change if you like.
This improvement is extremely useful in tight
situations when time is at a premium and
you've got your hands full!
REMAINING LIMITATIONS.
1. There is NO support for independently
controlling both engines. So for proper
operation BOTH engines must be running and
only ONE TCL is used.
2. Hence, there's also NO support for cross-
link rotors, where you could (as in real life)
fly the aircraft with one engine Off, and the
other engine driving both rotors.
3. Many of the figures and precise behaviour
We have incorporated a new animation for
the Virtual Cockpit which replicates the
operation of the TCLs via the helicopter
style collective levers.
This means that the pilot can operate the
TCLs with a mouse action on the levers
whilst still using the joystick fore/aft and
lateral axis to control the aeroplane in 3D
airspace.
It also means an infinite level of control
over the Tilt Rotor, similar to helicopter
operations, entirely from the VC without
the need for keystrokes to operate the
TCLs!
With a little practice time, pilots will find
this feature a most enjoyable and useful
upgrade.
It is still recommended however, that one
(where possible) reconfigures the throttle
control lever of the joystick to operate the
TCL or "prop-pitch" function whilst flying the
Tilt Rotor, for maximum gain.

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION excellent cruise and max speeds.

Commuting will be a breeze with vertical
takeoff from building roofs and heli-pads
"In May 2007, the Bell/Agusta BA609 Tilt
direct to a destination airfield or helipad.
Rotor made aviation history with the
inaugural airshow presentation during the
London to Frankfurt? 60 minutes!
annual Patrica di Mare, near Rome,
Italy. This unique aircraft offers the VTOL
Fleet operation makes consummate sense
capability of the helicopter, with the
with excellent fuel range and minimum
cruising speed and range of a turboprop
ground servicing required. Servicing off
fixed wing aircraft. It represents a
off-shore drilling rigs is economical, using
totally new approach to executive
the capacious interior of the Tilt Rotor to
transportation, search and rescue, law
carry more passengers and freight than
enforcement and Government Agencies
conventional helicopters, in complete
applications."
comfort and safety.
The Tilt Rotor is without doubt, the most
Tilt Rotor is poised to revolutionise air
significant advance in general aviation to
travel. No other aeroplane, fixed or rotary
reach reality, in decades.
wing, can match its versatility, ease of
operation and its levels of performance.
The aircraft's unique abilities allow
operations from limited airfields or no
With certification due for 2010, this
airfield at all.
simulation puts you at the controls of a Tilt
Rotor well ahead of the real-life pilot!
Tilt Rotor is set to become the aircraft of
choice for a wide variety of applications
Obviously, much of Tilt Rotor's
including Homeland Security, Surveillance,
technological data is still certified and
search and rescue and air
unavailable to the developers. So, in
ambulance/medivac duties. Policing
making this simulation we have had to
traffic, short haul work, off-shore servicing
apply a level of "guess-work" to its design.
and supply - all are within the scope of this
However, we firmly believe that once you
fantastic machine.
have mastered the uniqueness of flying a
transitional flight machine, you will be
The Tilt-Rotor is designed for extreme
able to enjoy all or most of the real
conditions too. With a flight ceiling of
aircraft's unique features as realistically as
25,000ft and full de-icing systems aboard,
if flying the real thing!
the aircraft can handle Arctic conditions,
high altitude mountain rescue, desert
Flying Tilt Rotor is one of the most
missions and more. The cabin is fully
enjoyable activities you will do in Flight
pressurised.
Simulator and not difficult. However, we
strongly recommend that you read the
In executive formats, the Tilt Rotor can put
following manuals and flight guides to
up superior levels of comfort, speed and
familiarise yourself with the aircraft's
quiet operation that rivals the best of any
systems and flight controls before taking to
competitive small jet or turboprop
the air.
transport currently available.
Remember she's a fast turboprop and a
Powerful turboprop engines provide

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helicopter in one so needs careful planning

for total control in any given situation
CONFIGURATIONS
As mentioned, the real-life Tilt Rotor is
The best of all worlds in aviation, is at your
still in pre-production prototype form. Due
command. Take the controls!
for commercial release in 2010, the
airframe will be available in a number of
configurations for a wide variety of roles.
SPECIFICATIONS
In this simulation, we have attempted to
DIMENSIONS follow the factory specifications known to
- Length Overall 44 ft 13.31 m
date (2008) and also have applied our own
- Height (Vertical stabilizer) 15 ft 4.5 m
"guesstimate" of how we think Tilt Rotor
- PropRotor Diameter 26 ft 7.8 m
could look when built for specific roles and
- Width (Rotors Turning) 60 ft 18.29 m
operational duties.
The models in this package, therefore are:
PROPULSION * Executive transport
- Powerplants (2) Pratt & Whitney
* Search and Rescue for CoastGuard and
PT6C-67A Turboshaft
Police duties (FSX only)
* Medical evacuation and Air Ambulance
WEIGHTS* (FSX only)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight
* Military fast personnel transport
16,800 lbs 7,631 kg
* Military Ground support and personnel
- Maximum Useful Load
carrier "Gun-ship" (fictional - FSX only)
5,500 lbs 2,500 kg
* Short-haul airliner (fictional)
CAPACITIES
- Required Crew 2
- Passenger Seating 6-9 (12 possible in
special Government configuration)
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- Baggage Compartment 50 cu ft 1.41 cu m
- Service Ceiling 25,000 ft 7,500 m
- Cabin Pressurization 5.5 psi

MAXIMUM CRUISE SPEED

(TAS) 275 kt (509 km/hr) at 5,000 ft MSL
1,510 m
Service Ceiling (MCP) 25,000 ft 7,550 m
(One Engine Inoperative) 12,800 ft MSL
3,866 m.

MAXIMUM RANGE One of the first things you'll notice about

(No Reserve) 700 nm 1,296 km
Tilt Rotor is its size. For a small executive
style aeroplane, it is actually quite big.
Note: for performance data and operating
limitations for any specific flight mission,
Then you notice the real difference. The
reference must be made to the approved
engines, props and exhausts are housed in
flight manual.
nacelles at the end of the stubby forward-
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canted wings. These nacelles can be operators.

rotated through a full range of angles to 95
degrees beyond the vertical which is their
position for VTOL flight.

You'll also see that the props are extremely

large for the size of aircraft. They are, in
effect, rotors and in VTOL mode behave in
the same way as helicopter rotors.
Attached to swivelling rotorheads, they are
fully adjustable for pitch and can also be
feathered. In VTOL mode, the rotors act
just like helicopter blades and can be
pitched for and aft and laterally to provide
directional control, exactly like a
helicopter. However, the Tilt Rotor is so
stable and the transition from hover to
forward flight so smooth, no forward
pitching of the nose is actually necessary!
The blades carry full internal de-icing gear
along their length and make Tilt Rotor
capable of operations in severe Arctic
conditions and at high altitude.
As this aircraft is currently (2008)
prototype, several of the versions available
in this simulator are fitted with the nose
probe for avionics and pitot. Production
models would not normally be fitted with
this which is why you will find a variety of
versions in this package.
The main entrance door is on the right side
of the fuselage forward, behind the cockpit
windows. Note the visibility achieved in
helicopter style cockpit design, utilised in
the Tilt Rotor. Those huge glass areas
afford excellent visibility for manoeuvring.

You will notice that due to their size, the

rotors can only operate, whilst on the
ground, from 30 degrees up. Obviously if
they could be positioned in normal forward
flight position, it would be catastrophic!
So, the nacelles are fitted with an auto
rotate control to always position the rotors
clear of the tarmac locking them from
rotating further forward. This is replicated
in this simulation.
On the MediVac and Military Version
The layout of the airframe permits a low- Prototypes (FSX only) a side sliding door
slung fuselage with short legged has been added for Search & Rescue, cargo
undercarriage gear. This is excellent for and payload loading and troop egress.
ground services and for general There is an operational winch/hoist fitted
maintenance as everything is readily above the rear of this door, operated by
accessible. the crewman from inside the payload area
Built largely from high-tech composite and is retracted in flight.
materials, the fuselage is very smooth with
minimum surface extrusions. It is light, The instructions for WINCH operations are
strong and extremely durable. It also detailed in the FSX Acceleration Pack
means low-maintenance costs for fleet manual (required for winch operations)
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The Tilt Rotor uses flaperons for turn and
bank and when nacelles are rotated they
assume conventional flap position. There is
no rudder on the Tilt Rotor. Instead, "jet"
thrust from the powerful turboprop engines
is used via nozzles on the side of the
nacelles, for lateral control. A
conventional elevator is fitted to the tall
tail.
The small nozzle at the tail of the aircraft
is the fuel dump exit.
On the right side, a large luggage locker is
fitted and can hold a substantial amount of
luggage and cargo, especially useful in
Executive models.
Large passenger windows and the high wing
configuration afford excellent views from
the cabin. The Tilt Rotor Executive sports
one of the most luxurious and comfortable
cabins flying the corporate skies.
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COCKPIT GUIDE
With the walkaround completed and all
controls operating normally it is time to
move inside and take our seat in the
cockpit of this exciting aeroplane.
COCKPIT GUIDE
Once in the pilot seat you are immediately
aware of the amount of "future" technology
being built into this airplane. Dominating
the instrument panel are the three large
computer style screens (1). These are the
"state-of the art" glass cockpit arrays. Two
identical PFDs and the central MFD for
navigation, flight planning and systems
management. These arrays take the place
of conventional flight instrumentation,
engine and systems gauges and other
functions. The screens are easily switched
out by use of the buttons surrounding the
displays.
In the top centre of the main panel is the
Autopilot control (2) and Annunciator group
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COCKPIT GUIDE
(6). To the right of this unit are switches
for Seatbelt, No-Smoking signs and a
computer LAN network for the passenger
cabin.
Backup gauges for ASI, Altitude and AHI are
installed immediately below this autopilot
panel in the main instrument panel (3).
Also at this level are VSTOL/VTOL readouts
for nacelle position, wind speed and
direction and radio altitude (4) these
gauges are covered in more detail later in
this manual.
At the left and right ends of the main panel
are engine performance and fuel displays
(5) These readouts also display nacelle
condition and trim adjustment.
The undercarriage lever is positioned to
the left of centre in the main panel and is
fitted with a button for emergency
extension in case of system failure (6)
Warning lights are below this unit.
Immediately in front of the co-pilot's seat
is the audio control panel for NAV/COMMS
(7).
In a cluster immediately below the centre
PFD are the lighting controls for Landing
Lights, Taxy Lights, Navigation and Strobe
lights, Cabin Lighting and NAV/Recognition
(8). Parking Brake levers are positioned to
hand, either side of this central switch
group (9). Between the two seats is a
centre console (10).
This carries a back-up Garmin-style GPS,
Comms and Nav radio set, digital clock,
compass and switches for NAV/GPS mode,
avionics master, Flight director and a
special "security" switch which toggles the
safety cones, flight flags and wheel chocks
in the exterior view. Immediately aft of
this panel is another switch panel
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containing back-up switches for lighting, a
Master Battery Switch, Alternator switch
and fuel dump control. Adjacent to these
switches are controls for the hoist and sling
hook operation (FSX Acceleration only). A
back-up fire control panel completes this
comprehensive fitout. Consult the
instructions supplied with your\ Microsoft
Acceleration Pack for winch and sling-hoist
operation. The Tilt Rotor can be used for
all conventional helicopter operations and
missions supplied with the add-on, as well
as our own dedicated, specially written
missions. Apart from the conventional
looking control sticks, helicopter
"collective" levers are fitted to each side
(11). On these lever
heads you will find (white) roller switches
for nacelle pitch angle. These controls are
called the Center Stick and Power Lever,
respectively.
Conventional aircraft-style rudder pedals
control the lateral thrust for maneuvering
and when depressed (visual only) operate
the toe brakes.
Above the main panel, located in the
cockpit roof are the overhead panels.
These are divided into two main groups,
The upper panel carries the Lighting,
power and de-icing controls and the lower
panel, the engine management, throttles
and rotor condition levers and fire
suppression. These panels are self
explanatory and we will re-visit them later
as we go through the various operations
procedures.
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INTERIORS

to try.

The Air Ambulance depicts a typical layout

for Medi-Vac operations and comes
complete with "patient", monitoring
equipment and crewmember attending.

INTERIORS

Other interiors include basic layouts for

shorthaul passenger and standard utility
work and a fictional military "gunship".

Taking advantage of the range of internal

camera views available, we have supplied a
number of projected interior designs for
the Tilt Rotor.

The executive model is fitted with a

sumptuously comfortable leather interior
with all modern conveniences including
repeater PFD panel, comms and computer
network. Here you will find a fully
animated Executive" lady passenger" using BASIC PROCEDURES
her laptop as she speeds to her next
international appointment. COLD COCKPIT STARTUP
In the Coastguard and Police variants, a Let's assume all power is off and no systems
dynamic scenario can be viewed of the are in operation.
winchman and his view out of the big
sliding access door. This coupled with First, locate and switch on the Master
selectable winch and slingload views makes Battery switch A, followed by the Master
search and rescue missions exciting and fun Avionics Switch B.

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BASIC PROCEDURES
You will notice that the large MFD and PFD
screens boot up with welcome pages
before settling to their chosen pre-flight
formats.
Up on the overhead power panel, turn on
he various generator switches for the
engines C.
Both fuel valve switches should be set to
"open" and then switch on the fuel pumps
for 15 seconds to prime the system. Then
switch these off D With both throttles set
to idle and condition levers set about 60%
of their travel E, ensure the park brake is
set and locked F.
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Using the collective switches or "full flap"
keystroke, rotate the nacelles to their
VTOL position G.
For each engine in turn, depress the igniter
switch and press the starter switch I. Once
an engine has started and begun to spool
up, move the starter switches to off
position. Switch on the hydraulic pumps for
each engine after starting.
Move the rotor condition levers to their full
"flight" position.
On the overhead panel, controls and
switches can be found for lighting,
windscreen wipers etc.
FLIGHT PREP AND TAXI
The Tilt Rotor is all about control over
nacelle angle, rotor angles and power
inputs. For ground maneuvering, you select
VTOL position for the nacelles and joystick
movement fore and aft (thus tilting the
rotor heads) to move the aircraft forwards
or backwards. "Rudder" inputs will turn the
aircraft left or right.
With practice, this unique control method
becomes second nature and it is possible to
"drive" the Tilt Rotor rather like a car,
making it easy to park in tight spots. If
VSTOL operations are the order of the day,
one uses this method to taxi the Tilt Rotor
to the assigned runway or landing strip.
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FLYING THE TILT ROTOR

Of course, if you are intending a full VTOL

takeoff from a platform or helipad, you can
just apply power (via the TCLs) to the fully
rotated nacelles and lift off like a
helicopter.
So, with doors shut and locked, security
gear toggled off and engines at
temperature and pressure, it's time to go!

FLYING THE TILT ROTOR Adjust the TCLs to achieve stable hover.

VTOL OPERATIONS
Rotate nacelles to maximum vertical
position. Nacelle operation can be
achieved in a number of ways: Use the
small white wheel switches on the
Power levers, Click the indicator on the
nacelle gauge in the main panel, (the
indicator needle will move to the desired
position and the angle recorded in the LED
display, immediately above the indicator Using "rudder" inputs you can turn the Tilt
scale) or, to move the nacelles Rotor to any desired heading.
automatically to hover position, use the
two "Transition" switches mounted in the
overhead panel. Of course, you can also
use the keystroke for max flaps.

Lateral stick pressure will provide lateral

movement for maneuvering over a target
area.

Release park brake and using the TCLs (re-
assigned throttle control or prop pitch
control keystrokes) feed in power gently
until the machine lifts off, usually
above 80% N1.
Once stable, you can raise the gear and
apply 75% forward rotation to the nacelles.
N.B. The Tilt Rotor will automatically
retract the gear on transition to forward
flight. You can override immediately by
using conventional gear controls.

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FLYING THE TILT ROTOR
Do not be tempted to apply forward stick
pressure as this is unnecessary in Tilt Rotor.
You use a combination of TCLs and nacelle
angle to transition from the hover to
forward flight. The Tilt Rotor will ease into
forward flight seamlessly and will require
no forward on the stick. Allow the nacelles
to do the work for you!
Once climbing and at around 100kts, you
can apply full forward nacelle rotation to
turn the Tilt Rotor into a conventional fast
prop aircraft with full stick control.
Remember though to continue to use the
TCL controls to adjust speed in
conventional flight. This is why it is
advantageous to re-assign your throttle
quadrant to prop-pitch operation.
From here on in she'll behave just like any
modern twin turboprop with full fixed wing
abilities.
This simulation is fully aerobatic and you
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will find Tilt Rotor a fast and agile
performer. Remember, however those two
powerful turboprops! Don't over power the
airframe and use the power available
judiciously. Being Turbo Props they spool up
and down the rev range so one must plan
ahead all the time. When it is time to land,
use the nacelles and TCLs to bleed off
speed.
Once below 100kts, rotate the nacelles to
full VTOL position and adjust the TCLs for
stable hover. Maneuver over your chosen
landing spot, using "rudder" input and small
stick movements. Slowly reduce power
allowing Tilt Rotor to sink slowly toward
the ground. Do not use jerky movements of
the TCLs as power will feed in and out
much slower than you think and your
approach will be ruined, or worse. Try to
achieve a sink rate of a few feet per
minute until you are at about 30 feet.
Then, feed in a small amount of TCL to
slow the descent further and touch down
gently. As soon as the wheels are on the
ground, move the TCLs to closed positions
and apply the park brakes.
Move the rotor condition levers to around
70% for taxi. Release the park brakes and
use stick and rudder control to maneuver
the Tilt Rotor to the ramp or final
shutdown area.
You will note in all of this, that
conventional power/throttle is NOT used.
VSTOL OPERATIONS
Having taxied to your takeoff position,
reduce TCLs to idle and apply
Park brake. Move condition levers to
maximum. If the strip is especially short,
rotate nacelles to 70% and feed in power
via the TCLs.

Release the park brakes and smoothly
increase power to maximum.
The Tilt Rotor should lift off at around 70 -
85kts indicated (will vary with weight) and
with nacelles still at 70% will begin to
climb quite quickly. In the climb, retract
the gear and rotate to 60% nacelle.
Continue the climb and as you near your
desired altitude, rotate to full forward
nacelle, conventional flight, and reduce
power to conserve fuel and achieve
optimum cruise. For operations from longer
strips, 60% nacelles is recommended giving
a longer roll and takeoff speed of around
95kts. Keep the nacelles in this
configuration for the remaining climb
before rotating to max forward for cruise.
On approach reduce power to around 60%
and adjust condition levers to around 70%.
Rotate the nacelles to 60% and achieve
between 70 and 85 kts indicated, with a
consistent controlled sink rate.
Lower the gear. Maintain the approach
speed and Angle Of Attack using small fore
and aft stick control to raise or lower the
nose and rotate nacelles to 70% to further
reduce speed. DO NOT ADJUST THE POWER
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LEVERS/THROTTLES, use the TCLs.
Just before touchdown at around 65-70 kts,
apply gentle back pressure on the stick to
flare and rotate the nacelles to vertical.
The aircraft will decelerate very quickly,
touching down gently and enter an
extremely short landing roll.
Minimum braking is required to bring the
aircraft to a halt. With nacelles in full
vertical mode, use the stick and "rudder"
control to taxi the Tilt Rotor to its assigned
parking area.
SHUT DOWN
Ensure parkbrakes are ON and locked.
Move TCLs to minimum (F1). Returning the
condition levers to minimum will cut the
engines. Switch OFF hydraulic pumps for
both engines, followed by fuel pumps and
transfers. Ensure igniters are in the OFF
position. Power down the overhead panel
and then lighting, master avionics and
battery switches in turn.
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FSX MISSIONS
We hope you will explore the full potential
of Tilt Rotor. It is an amazing machine that
permits total freedom to go anywhere, any
time, in any conditions. Once you have
satisfied yourself that you have competent
control, please try the missions supplied
with this package. They are demanding,
challenging, exciting and above all, fun!
FSX MISSIONS
Hurricane Evac
A hurricane is bearing down on the Gulf of
Mexico. Trey Research has decided to pull
its men from oil rigs in the Gulf. Take off
from a Gulf of Mexico airport and fly to an
oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Land on the rig
and evacuate the crew back to the airport
(during the mission, another oil rig will
request assistance in removing their
personnel, so you'll have to fly rig-to-rig).
High Roller
A gambling “whale” has just closed a major
business deal, and now is ready to escape
for the weekend. Fly this high roller from
his office in Nice to a hotel/casino in
Monaco on the French Cote d’Azur.
Carrier Resupply
An aircraft carrier is a moving airport, but
it won't move if the crew isn't fed. A supply
ship carrying fresh food and vegetables has
foundered en route to your carrier
steaming through the straight of Gibralter
on the Spanish coast. The seas are too
rough to get a rope over, so you'll have to
use the tilt-rotor aircraft to ferry the
supplies one load at a time (5 loads).
Everest Rescue
Two climbers are trapped descending from
their conquest of Mount Everest. They’re
too high up on the mountain for a
helicopter to reach. Depart Lukla and head
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for Base Camp at 17,500 feet to get an
update on exactly where on the mountain
the climbers are located. Then, mount a
rescue and deliver the hurt climbers to a
hospital in Katmandu.
TO LAUNCH A MISSION
Run Flight Simulator X and select MISSION
menu. Under Category, choose Wilco
Publishing - Tilt Rotor Mission.
TIPS
KNEEBOARD : to get help during the flight,
we highly recommend the use of your
aircraft Kneeboard. To display the
Kneeboard, press SHIFT+F10.
CAPTION : to access mission captions,
enable the feature in the Settings -
General menu - Show Captioning. The
caption language depends on the chosen
language during the Tilt Rotor installation.
MISSION COMPASS : whenever you want,
you can display the mission compass. To
proceed so, press the key U on your
keeboard.
A special note on landing
When you land this aircraft in any of these
missions and come to a full stop, you
should expect in the mission to always hear
your copilot say: "Nice landing...".
This is your audio signal that the simulator
has detected your full-stop landing and you
should expect the mission to proceed from
that point.
If however, you do not hear this audio, then
the game has not yet detected your full-
stop landing. You may need to wait a
moment, especially on underpowered
computers. This will usually result in the
game detecting that you are stopped and
landed. If it does not, then retract the

flaps/nacelle to the 60-degree position.
USING THE TILT ROTOR
IN DEFAULT FSX MISSIONS
You can also use the Tilt Rotor aircraft in
the default FSX and Acceleration helicopter
missions for an additional new set of
mission challenges.
To switch aircraft, check the box marked:
"Enable changes in selected mission (no
reward given)."
Then, when the mission starts, click the
Aircraft / Select Aircraft entry from the in-
game menu, and choose the Tilt Rotor
aircraft. The aircraft will switch from the
default aircraft to the Tilt Rotor, giving you
a chance to try to complete the mission
with the Tilt Rotor.
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INTERESTING TO KNOW
INTERESTING TO KNOW
Will the tilt rotor autorotate if both
engines fail?
Yes. These rotors are designed to
autorotate like a helicopter. However, the
rate of descent is higher than a typical
helicopter but still low enough to make a
safe landing.
What happens if one engine fails?
The engines do not drive the rotors
directly. They each drive a transmission,
which is connected to a drive shaft that
goes from one engine's transmission to the
other, through the wing. This shaft drives a
gearbox at each end. These gearboxes are
connected directly to the rotors.
Although it may seem complex, it's actually
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a safety feature.
In the event of an engine failure, both
rotors will continue to turn. This makes an
engine-out condition far less traumatic in a
tiltrotor than it is in a twin-engine
airplane.

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